National Affairs
Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs Approvals – September 10, 2025
Railway Infrastructure Development
Cabinet approved doubling of Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat single railway line spanning 177 kilometers across Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with total budget outlay of Rs 3,169 crores
Project covers 5 districts in 3 states under Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti – National Master Plan framework
Construction of 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama-Munger section of Buxar-Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor approved with budget outlay of Rs 4,447.38 crores on Hybrid Annuity Mode
Technology Transfer Milestone – HAL-ISRO Agreement
Space Sector Reforms
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed technology transfer agreement with ISRO, IN-SPACe and NewSpace India Limited for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle production
Agreement marks IN-SPACe’s 100th technology transfer deal, strengthening India’s commercial space sector
HAL will absorb SSLV technology over two years followed by 10-year production phase
Technology covers design, manufacturing, quality control, integration, launch operations and support
SSLV can place satellites up to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit with quick turnaround capability
World Bank SHORE Project Approval
Coastal Management Initiative
World Bank approved USD 212.64 million Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy Project for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Project targets 100,000 people through enhanced knowledge, skill development and funding support
Initiative focuses on ecosystem conservation, plastic pollution reduction and job creation
Conservation plan covers 30,000 hectares through mangrove planting, sand dune restoration and hybrid green-grey infrastructure
Training programs will benefit 70,000 people including women in sustainable tourism sectors
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Digital Initiative
Adi Sanskriti Platform Launch
Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched beta version of Adi Sanskriti, world’s first digital university for tribal artforms
Platform integrates three components: Adi Vishwavidyalaya (45 immersive courses), Adi Sampada (5,000 curated documents), Adi Haat (online marketplace)
Developed in collaboration with State Tribal Research Institutes from 15 states
Initiative aims to preserve tribal culture, create livelihoods and connect communities globally
Platform will expand into full-fledged Tribal Digital University offering certifications and research opportunities
Agricultural Export Enhancement
NCEL-APEDA Partnership
National Cooperative Exports Limited and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority signed strategic MoU
Partnership focuses on capacity building, quality compliance, infrastructure support for cooperative-led agricultural exports
Initiative covers fruits, vegetables, spices, processed foods, cereals and animal products
Collaboration aligns with National Cooperation Policy objectives to strengthen India’s global market position
Road Safety Initiative
MoRTH-Private Sector Collaboration
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways collaborated with Zomato and Uber for Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan campaign
Initiative leverages platforms’ reach to promote responsible driving habits among millions of users
Companies implementing road safety messages, speeding alerts, helmet checks and SOS support features
Campaign supports India’s goal to halve road fatalities by 2030
International Affairs
Norway Political Development
Jonas Gahr Store Re-election
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store secured second consecutive term with Labour Party winning 28% votes
Coalition with four left-wing parties secured 87 seats, achieving slim majority in 169-member parliament
Victory comes amid rising living costs and geopolitical tensions including Ukraine and Gaza conflicts
Populist Progress Party doubled representation, capturing 48 seats with anti-immigration platform
United States Political Violence
Charlie Kirk Assassination
Conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah Valley University
FBI released photos of person of interest and announced USD 100,000 reward for information
President Trump urged peaceful response amid nationwide manhunt exceeding 24 hours
Incident highlights escalating political violence and security gaps at political events
Aviation Partnership
Air India-Air Astana Codeshare Agreement
Air India and Kazakhstan’s Air Astana signed codeshare partnership covering Almaty-Delhi and Almaty-Mumbai routes
Agreement enhances connectivity between India and Central Asia with single-ticket travel and baggage check-in
Partnership builds on existing interline arrangement enabling access to 18 domestic Indian destinations
Collaboration supports growing business, tourist and student traffic flows between countries
Agricultural Innovation
ICL-BioPrime Strategic Partnership
Israel Chemicals Limited partnered with BioPrime to launch advanced soil and crop health solutions in India
Collaboration leverages BioPrime’s BioNexus platform with 18,000 unique microbial strains
Focus on improving Nutrient Use Efficiency for phosphorus and zinc, critical nutrients for Indian farmers
Partnership addresses India’s 85% phosphorus wastage and zinc deficiency in 48% soils
Sports Updates
World Boxing Championships 2025
Indian Medal Success
Pooja Rani reached semifinals in women’s 80kg category, defeating Poland’s Emilia Koterska 3-2
Jaismine Lamboria advanced to 57kg semifinals with 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan’s Mamajonova Khumorabonu
Nupur Sheoran already secured medal reaching 80+kg quarterfinals
India has three confirmed medals with 20-member contingent competing in Liverpool championships
World Athletics Championships Preview
Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem Rivalry
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set to defend world title against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in Tokyo
Competition scheduled September 17-18 marking first face-off since Paris Olympics where Nadeem won gold with 92.97m throw
German Julian Weber emerges as third contender after winning Diamond League with consistent 90m throws
Championship runs September 13-21 at Japan National Stadium where Neeraj won Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold
Asia Cup 2025 Cricket
Tournament Progress
India defeated UAE by 9 wickets in second match with Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliant 4/7 bowling figures
Pakistan plays Oman on September 12 in fourth match of Group A stage
Highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash scheduled September 14 in Dubai
Tournament features eight teams divided into two groups with Super 4 stage leading to September 28 final
Badminton Hong Kong Open
Indian Participation
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to quarterfinals maintaining medal hopes
Lakshya Sen progressed while PV Sindhu suffered early exit to unseeded opponent
Indian doubles pair keeping alive prospects for podium finish in prestigious tournament
Business and Economy
Space Industry Commercialization
Private Sector Integration
HAL’s SSLV technology acquisition worth Rs 511 crores marks major milestone in space commercialization
Agreement enables autonomous launch vehicle production catering to domestic and international markets
Initiative creates opportunities for MSMEs, startups and industrial ecosystem development
Technology transfer supports India’s goal to capture global small satellite launch market
Agricultural Technology Advancement
Biofertilizer Market Development
ICL-BioPrime partnership targets India’s USD 145 million biofertilizer market growing at 11.5% CAGR
Solutions could save government over Rs 3,500 crores annually from Rs 1.8 lakh crore fertilizer subsidy burden
Technology focuses on phosphorus release from iron-aluminum bound forms unique to Indian soil conditions
Innovation enables 2-3 times improvement in phosphorus use efficiency and 65-70% zinc solubilization
Coastal Economy Development
Blue Economy Initiative
World Bank SHORE project supports India’s Vision 2030 blue economy potential
Investment targets private sector engagement in plastic waste management and eco-tourism development
Initiative addresses challenges affecting 250 million people dependent on coastal areas
Project aligns with sustainable development goals for marine ecosystem conservation
Appointments and Awards
Corporate Leadership
IARC Management Change
Abhishek Maheswari appointed as new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IARC
Appointment strengthens organizational leadership in infrastructure development sector
Literary Recognition
Biography Releases
Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s biography ‘Believer’s Dilemma’ by Abhishek Choudhary released
M S Swaminathan biography ‘The Man Who Fed India’ by Priyambada Jayakumar published
Publications commemorate contributions of former Prime Minister and agricultural scientist respectively
Defense and Security
International Military Exercise
Zapad 2025 Participation
India participated in 9th edition of Russia-Belarus joint strategic military exercise ‘Zapad 2025’
Exercise held September 10-16 at Mulino Training Ground, Nizhny Novgorod and Belarusian facilities
Participation strengthens defense cooperation and bilateral ties between India and Russia
Pakistan attended as observer in multinational military exercise
Regional Security Cooperation
SCO-RATS Council Meeting
44th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure Council meeting held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan
India represented by Deputy National Security Advisor T.V. Ravichandran
Council adopted Tianjin Declaration and resolutions on counter-terrorism cooperation
Pakistan assumed RATS chairmanship for upcoming term with focus on cyber counter-terrorism
This comprehensive current affairs update covers major developments across national and international spheres, providing essential information for banking, SSC, UPSC and other competitive examinations. The content reflects significant policy decisions, technological advancements, sports achievements and geopolitical developments relevant for September 12, 2025.
